Somethings wrong with my computer;?

Question

First; Every time I type a web site I get a message "The specified module cannot be found."
My history is gone and in my history window there is an icon that say's "History. IE5"

I cannot click onto any of my favorites.

I have an instant message come up, but it is a gray box, empty.

I cannot scan my computer with my norton anti virus program.

I can only search the web if I type everything into the Yahoo search engine, once at a web site that does not have a search tool, I have to abort and start a new window?

HELP??? what just happened to my computer????

I tried system restore, but it would not, perhaps that is because I cleared my history????

Answer 1

I believe you have a bad system file. You might also be infected with malware.
Now would be a good time to backup your files. It might be your last opportunity.
I assume you are running XP. IE5??

This step will check your system files against the XP install disc.
Start > Run enter "sfc /scannow" > click OK
After it is finished, restart and retest
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sfc.exe /scannow

If this doesn't fix it, perform a REPAIR install. You should not lose data, but backup your files first. Read:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.ms

Run "check disk" check both options and restart. (runs a long time)
Run Disk Cleanup then Disk Defragment.
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx
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Install the following five programs and run weekly or at least monthly:

Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)
Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper After installation: update + scan + immunize
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html

SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)
http://www.superantispyware.com/

CCleaner:
Install options. Do not install toolbar or recycle bin options
Place cookies you want to keep in the save list. Set to run when computer starts.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
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Additional Run this time and monthly:
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Rootkit revealer: (advanced) Close all programs first and then run.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/RootkitRevealer.mspx
Not all results will be malware! Google each item listed.

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Online free Scanners: Optional (Must run in Internet Explorer)

BitDefender Online Scanner
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
Kaspersky Labs Online Scanner
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
McAfee
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?affid=294
Panda ActiveScan Free Online Scanner
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan?
Symantic Online Scanner
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/ssc_eula.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=ALUFRHYTINMHDKDCWLL&vc_scanstate=2
Trend Micro: HouseCall Free Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
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Additional Information:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.org/secure.htm
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607

Answer 2

1. Download FireFox from wwwMozilla.org/FireFox.
Check this browser works okay.
2. Uninstall/REPAIR and reinstall ie6.
START/CONTROL PANEL/ADD/REMOVE PRGRAMS. etc.
3. Your Favorites will be in C:Documents and settings/xxxxx
a folder with STAR. Check whether it is empty.
If Not in IE import your favorites.
4. History : might have been erased by you.
Check settings in IN IE tools/Internet Options/Privacy.
How long you retain History ?
5. The website/s you add to your Favorites remain, till you
remove them, but not in History.
6. IN IE click View/Toolbars/and check Yahoo toolbar.
It will appear always with the search engine option.
7. Probably a virus infection. Clean in Safe Mode.
Also DL & run pgm AdvancedWindowsCareV2 Personal.
http://www.iobit.com.

8. Regularly make a copy of your Favorites Folder

Answer 3

k boot ur comp in safe mode. then scan ur comp again for viruses.(search google to find out how to do this)



try reinstalling ie5 or install ie7(which is crap)
download mozilla firefox(its the best)


download 'ccleaner' (it cleans ur drive)

download 'abexo registry cleaner'

and deleting ur history doesnt do what ur describing

Answer 4

maximum in all danger, that or somebody playing a humorous tale. no longer very humorous! you may bypass to any Anti-virus application internet site and get a loose trial version atleast it will fix that virus and any others for a minimum of 30 days in line with danger as much as ninety staring on the trial version.